Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
